Spanish Rice

Source: bettycrocker.com

1

medium onion, finely chopped 

1

small green bell pepper, chopped

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

cup parboiled rice

2 1/2

cups water 

1

teaspoon salt

3/4

teaspoon chili powder

1/8

teaspoon garlic powder

1

can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Directions

• 1 In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook onion and uncooked rice in the oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown.
• 2 Remove skillet from heat. Stir in bell pepper, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook at least 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and tomato sauce is absorbed.